Arsene Wenger has revealed that Francis Coquelin was not too thrilled when he was recalled by Arsenal.
The French midfielder initially joined Charlton Athletic on a month's loan in November which was extended until the end of December but he was called back by the Gunners on December 12.
Coquelin, 23, was enjoying some regular game time in the Championship and Wenger admits he wasn't too keen to head back to the Emirates Stadium.
"No he was not. I told him at the start of the season to give absolutely everything until Christmas," said Wenger.
"Then we will see together and see where you are. If you respect that you have done a big part of your job.
"He wasn't happy when I called him back. He played at Charlton and he thought I just called him back as cover.
"If he didn't play at Christmas at all, and there's only six months contract to go, I (would have) let him go somewhere else. For him to get an extension of the contract you let the boy go, you don't leave him completely out of the squad for six more months."
Since returning to north London, Coquelin has featured in 15 matches in all competitions for Arsenal including nine starts in the Premier League.
